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Summary and audio linked here.
Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Full interview and summary linked here.
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Kids can’t read at grade level. Many high school “graduates” can’t read at all. But worry about mascots.
“A new bill introduced in the Illinois legislature could require schools across the state to change mascots that reference disabilities in a derogatory way.”
Would this mean that Springfield schools couldn’t use “Butterball,” in honor of Gov. Putzker?
Let’s cue the PETA advocates that will say we can’t use animal names either? Why do they think a school would select a mascot to represent them if they intend to make fun of it? They were instead celebrating a David and Goliath moment. This is reminiscent of Chief Illiniwek and that ceremonial dance that was the most awesome thing to witness until wokeness killed it. We need to get past this and celebrate the diversity we have in our country. Ironic these are the people that think they are the poster children for diversity by removing individuality and sources… Read more »
I say they “toss” this proposal…that will really get them angry!
Were any “ little people “ consulted as to how they felt, or is this another case like when a few radicals ( probably Elizabeth Warren types ) coerced the Washington Redskins into changing their name and now tribal elders are wanting them to change it back? Once again, the state takes it upon themselves to tell you what is good for you.